PROSPER - Developers are breaking ground on the $1.2 billion, 4,100-home Windsong Ranch community on US 380, west of the Dallas North Tollway between Teel Rd. and Gee Rd.

The first phase of the 2,030-acre development, which has building lots for 275 homes, also will include a large commons building that has a coffee shop, marketing center, outdoor gathering spaces, swimming pools and a fitness center.

In addition to hundreds of single-family homes, the development will include sites for townhouses, apartments, retail and commercial space. Single-family homes will start in price below $300,000.

The overall development will have 600 acres of water, lakes, creeks and open space, and should take about 10 years to complete.